Component 1: Work-based project report

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To write a project report demonstrating the application of each KSB for assessment method 1.

The report should be compiled after going through the gateway process. The topic of the report needs to be agreed in advance with your employer and CILIP Pathways. 1. A single report (plus appendices) to cover all the criteria. 2. The report will focus on a real-world scenario undertaken in the workplace, involving a range of activities. 3. The report should demonstrate the apprentice’s ability to work independently, although normal workplace apprenticeship mentoring by the employer will continue. 4. Employers should allow four weeks to carry out the project. 5. The project should take one week to write up. Writing up the report is part of the on the job hours of the apprenticeship (i.e. employers need to give apprentices time to work on the report as part of their normal working hours).

Please refer to page 2 for a timetable of each stage.

1Undertaking an enquiry interview

2Using appropriate search tools

3Using the collection and/or relevant resources to support the enquiry

4Ensuring appropriate access to resources is provided

5Providing formats required

6Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation

7Exercising teamwork

8Obtaining feedback from the user

How did you demonstrate good practice in enquiry techniques? How was the need for the activity identified? How were the specific requirements determined?

How did you utilise searching skills? How did you identify possible solutions to the need?

How does the project fit with organisational (and wider) priorities? How were the resources needed identified?

How did you address issues of accessibility? What ethical considerations did you take into account?

How did you ensure the project outputs/ activities were suitable for a range of users?

How did you comply with relevant legislation? How did the activity reflect the principles of equality and diversity?

How did you work with others to devise and implement the solution?

How did you obtain and evaluate feedback from users and how did you respond to the feedback given?

1. The report can be in any suitable format (eg word processed, slides, pdf etc).

The report can also include images, tables, diagrams and other visual material. 2. The report should be the equivalent of 4,500 words (+/- 10%). 3. The report must be produced by the apprentice only. The apprentice’s manager/mentor will support the development of the project but will not contribute directly to the production or collation of the report. The employer will confirm that the project is the apprentice’s own work as part of the submission process. 4. The report will include a checklist (the project checklist document) to show how all the KSB requirements for the project element of the apprenticeship have been mapped. 5. Work should be fully referenced and a bibliography must be included. 6. The apprentice must include their name, apprenticeship number and the number of pages in the footer. 7. The report should cover key elements such as: an introduction; the aim; what activities were undertaken; a description of the outcome; what learning took place; what changes it prompted (if any); what might have been done differently; lessons learnt for the organisation.

The project’s subject, title and scope should be agreed between you and your employer. It should be relevant to your role and focus on actual duties that you will undertake at work. Your employer will ensure it has a real business application and meets the needs of your organisation. The project may be based on any of the following: specific problem recurring issue an idea/opportunity.

You must submit the project approval form to your training provider within seven days of the start of the EPA period. On the form you will outline the aims of the project, activities that you plan to deliver, the methods that you will use and how you plan to cover each of the KSBs.

The project approval form will need to be signed by you and your employer. CILIP Pathways will confirm its suitability and coverage of the KSBs before the project can start.